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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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